SS 2017 Trend Must Haves

May 09, 2017

SS 2017 Trend Must Haves

I am celebrating, or rather reflecting on two years of Soham Design. After a year of dedicated and intense exploration into zero-waste design, I have taken another year to get a grasp on what I have learned. I often find myself revisiting some of the stronger design concepts and I love to evaluate how I could build my very own capsule wardrobe collection comprised from the designs I have explored.

Sleeveless Ruffle Top

I use a lot of visualization when I design. Often, when I have an idea, instead of sketching it, I immediately go to the internet to try and find it or something similar. Has it been done already? Has it been done better? This might be a cultural part of creativity now, with our incredible access to information and our ease and ability to share it.

Short Sleeved with Wide Straps

This is a collection of images I have found that compliment Week 41 and show a range of styles that expand upon this very simple zero-waste pattern. These images represent examples of what is trending now for spring and summer 2017. They are classic designs which are a must have for anyone's wardrobe, flattering on all figures and likely have been produced with minimal waste.

Short Sleeved Peasant Top

Long Sleeved with Straps

Each of the designs in these images uses a slight variation on the pattern from Week 41. By altering the width of the bodice, the length of the sleeve or by the addition of layered ruffles or straps, these simple changes have a great impact on the aesthetic while having the ability to keep the pattern zero-waste.